jagen
Translation
to hunt, to chase, to pursue
Examples
Der Löwe jagt die Gazelle.
The lion hunts the gazelle.
Die Polizei jagt den Dieb.
The police are chasing the thief.
Er jagt nach Erfolg.
He is chasing after success.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to hunt/chase sb./sth. The dog chases the cat.
((after sth.)) to chase after sth. She chases after recognition.
Similar Words
verfolgen (to pursue), hetzen (to chase down)
Etymology
From Old High German 'jagon'. Related to English 'yacht'.
Memory Tips
A 'Jäger' (hunter) goes on a 'Jagd' (hunt); he 'jagt' (hunts) animals. Learn the three as a set.